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DE55 GYO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,040 mi
Last recorded96,040 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GYO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 96,040 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 92,761 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 89,866 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 89,863 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front front reg damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 85,397 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 79,384 miles

Central Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Has water ingress (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded just starting to creep up (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 71,346 miles

Front Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of tyre just in limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened mounting has slight play when jacked up?weak springs (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened mounting has slight play when jacked up?weak springs (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 65,420 miles

Front number plate cracked still readable at required distance

Pass 18 Sep 2018 57,951 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 57,951 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 49,170 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 49,170 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 39,852 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 35,201 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 30,932 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 26,825 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 23,552 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 19,473 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 16,111 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 12,296 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 8,956 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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DE55 GYO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE55 GYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE55 GYO registered?

DE55 GYO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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